inspirit
to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
Origin of inspirit
1- Also enspirit.
Other words from inspirit
- in·spir·it·er, noun
- in·spir·it·ing·ly, adverb
- in·spir·it·ment, noun
- un·in·spir·it·ed, adjective
Words Nearby inspirit
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How to use inspirit in a sentence
She was beside the tray to welcome and inspirit his eating, and she performed the busy butler's duty in pouring out wine for him.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete | George MeredithSo far, everything had occurred to inspirit the Union troops and discourage the enemy.
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln | John G. NicolayBut mostly she let the rustle of the breathing land inspirit her while she thought of Mr. Julius Edward Schwirtz.
The Job | Sinclair LewisFor the first time in his recollection the confidence which was wont to inspirit him gave way to an attack of sullen discontent.
New Grub Street | George GissingThe Son of Thunder had found his function, which was nothing less than to inspirit the Reconquest.
Spanish Highways and Byways | Katharine Lee Bates
British Dictionary definitions for inspirit
/ (ɪnˈspɪrɪt) /
(tr) to fill with vigour; inspire
Derived forms of inspirit
- inspiriter, noun
- inspiriting, adjective
- inspiritingly, adverb
- inspiritment, noun
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